Archive for December, 2011

Something about true words spoken in jest

Zach has transitioned from enjoying stories being read to him at night to preferring somewhat more serious books – science encyclopaedias, nature books, space facts, etc. It falls to me to read these, as Sarah refuses. The conversation about bedtime duties tonight went something like this: Sarah: “Who’s putting you to bed?” Zach: “You.” Sarah: […]

A good question

“Sam, would you like some banana bread?” (thoughtful pause before answer) “Do you have any chocolate bread?”

Hierarchies

Sam, shortly after a small earthquake: “Sharks are more scary than earthquakes!” Edit: Apparently, after some research, the relationship goes earthquakes < bears < sharks. Please update your references accordingly.